Mojang changes Minecraft system requirements after 17 years, recommends 16GB of RAM for "Fancy" graphics
TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Winners & losers: For the first time in nearly two decades, Mojang has announced a significant change in Minecraft's hardware requirements, a rare move for one of the biggest gaming products in history. The Microsoft-owned studio wants to future-proof Minecraft: Java Edition, but players running older hardware won't be cheering this time around.
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Gaming Microsoft minecraft system requirements Mojang changes Minecraft system requirements after 17 years, recommends 16GB of RAM for "Fancy" graphics Minecraft's move to modern hardware requirements sets up its shift from OpenGL to Vulkan By Alfonso Maruccia July 27, 2026, 11:36 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Winners & losers: For the first time in nearly two decades, Mojang has announced a significant change in Minecraft's hardware requirements, a rare move for one of the biggest gaming products in history. The Microsoft-owned studio wants to future-proof Minecraft: Java Edition, but players running older hardware won't be cheering this time around.
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